Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

The Exercise Fields

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Horses need exercise, too. Scholars create linear equations to model the perimeter of exercise fields for horses. They finish by solving their equations for the length and width of the fields.
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Spring Fling Carnival

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Think critically — and linearly by applying linear equations to solve real-world problems. Young mathematicians write equations to model the profit on popcorn and cotton candy at a carnival and solve problems using these equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Use this learning exercise to write equations in both point-slope form and slope-intercept form. Start by writing equations given one point and the slope and finish by writing equations given two points and a few real-world applications....
Interactive
Curated OER

Selecting the Best Method for Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this solving quadratic equations worksheet, students select the best method to solve a quadratic equation and then solve five quadratics.  Fully worked examples  are provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slopes of Lines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine a graph and relate it to the real world situation it depicts. They investigate changes in an equation and the appearance of a line. They investigate the connection between the graph of a situation and the meaning of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Baseball Relationships - Using Scatter Plots

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students use graphing calculators to create scatter plots of given baseball data. They also determine percentages and ratios, slope, y-intercepts, etc. all using baseball data and statistics.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify and label functions as linear or not. They find the domain and range of each function. There are 15 multiple choice questions.
Assessment
1
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California Education Partners

T Shirts

For Students 7th Standards
Which deal is best? Learners determine which of two companies has the best deal for a particular number of shirts. They begin by creating a table and equations containing each company's pricing structure....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Programming

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the maximum and minimum of a shaded region. They identify the boundaries and their vertices's. There are 2 problems.
Lesson Plan
American Statistical Association

What Fits?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

The Line and the Ellipse

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What do a line and an ellipse have in common? Maybe zero, one, or two points! Learners consider the equation of an ellipse and a line to determine if their graphs have any shared points. They then write a system of equations, including...
Worksheet
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Flipped Math

Unit 8 Review: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Let's finish a functional review. Pupils work through 31 items to review the concepts learned in Unit 8. Scholars determine whether a mapping is a function and identify the domain and range. Using function notation, individuals then...
Lesson Plan
Fredonia State University of New York

Watch Your Step…You May Collide!

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Can two lines intersect at more than one point? Using yarn, create two lines on the floor of the classroom to find out. Cooperative groups work through the process of solving systems of equations using task cards and three different...
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EngageNY

Overcoming a Third Obstacle to Factoring— What If There Are No Real Number Solutions?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Time for pupils to use their imagination! Learners examine the relationship between a system with no real solution and its graph. They then verify their discoveries with algebra. 
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Teach Engineering

Can You Resist This?

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Some things are hard to resist. Small collaborative groups build circuits and calculate the voltage using Ohm's Law. Budding engineers explore the connection between the voltage across different resistors and linear...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Horizontal Translations or Phase Shifts: Horizontal Translations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Find out what causes a function to slide. Pupils move a function along the x-axis and see the resulting change in its equation. Scholars determine the effects that the translation has on the intercepts, domain, and range of the function.
Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Math Is Malleable?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learn about polymers while playing with shrinky dinks. Young scholars create a shrinky dink design, bake it, and then record the area, volume, and thickness over time. They model the data using a graph and highlight the key features of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders follow the teacher as they enter information into the graphing calculator. They investigate different graphs to explain the slope of a line, the y intercept, and parallel lines.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

2 x 2 Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

That's a Fine Line You're Walking!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students experiment with Hiker program to practice real world applications of linear functions and develop their understanding of expressions, relationships, and manipulations involved in writing and graphing linear equations in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra: Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars draw graphs of linear equations using the slope intercept form. Upon completion of various problems, students record their answers on the board and explain the solutions to classmates. Young scholars take a test over...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earthquakes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.

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